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Religious denomination — For other senses of this word, see Denomination (disambiguation). See also: Church (disambiguation) Major denominations and religions of the world A religious denomination is a subgroup within a religion that operates under a common name,… … Wikipedia
denomination — I noun appellation, association, band, branch, brotherhood, caption, categorization, category, characterization, class, classification, clique, community, coterie, description, designation, differentiation, distinction, division, faction, genre,… … Law dictionary
List of Christian Scientists (religious denomination) — This list concerns the role that members of the denomination called Church of Christ, Scientist had in world history. For a list about Christians who are also scientists go to List of Christian thinkers in science. Nature of listThe role the… … Wikipedia
Denomination — may refer to: Religious denomination, such as a: Christian denomination Jewish denomination Islamic denomination Hindu denominations Buddhist denomination Denominationalism, the division of one religion into separate groups, sects, schools of… … Wikipedia
denomination — n. group a religious denomination (to belong to a religious denomination) * * * [dɪˌnɒmɪ neɪʃ(ə)n] [ group ] a religious denomination (to belong to a religious denomination) … Combinatory dictionary
religious sect — A body or number of persons, united in tenets, but constituting a distinct organization or party holding sentiments or doctrines different from those of other bodies. 45 Am J1st Reli Soc § 2. A body of persons distinguished by peculiarities of… … Ballentine's law dictionary
Religious Society of Friends — The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers, was founded in England in the 17th century as a Christian religious denomination by people who were dissatisfied with the existing denominations and sects of Christianity.… … Wikipedia
Dénomination religieuse — Une dénomination religieuse est la traduction littérale du terme anglais Religious denomination. Cette expression décrit en anglais un sous groupe à l intérieur d une religion qui opère sous un nom, une tradition, et une identité communs. Elle… … Wikipédia en Français
Religious Toleration — Religious Toleration † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Religious Toleration Toleration in general signifies patient forbearance in the presence of an evil which one is unable or unwilling to prevent. By religious toleration is understood the… … Catholic encyclopedia
Religious discrimination — is valuing or treating a person or group differently because of what they do or do not believe. A concept like that of religious discrimination is necessary to take into account ambiguities of the term religious persecution . The infamous cases… … Wikipedia
